ONTARIO – Last week, leaders from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) joined more than 2,000 elected officials and staff at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) annual conference in Ottawa.
Opinion
Stealing history
First it was Glen Allan, last week was Arthur. Thieves took off with historical plaques for reasons unknown.
Lake water
My one and only vacation of the year is happening while you’re reading this. I’ve earned it. I plan to enjoy it, quietly. I’m eager to turn my phone off. Power down. Spirit up. Recharge.
‘Schomberg Swindler’ left a trail of victims in 1907
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Speak up
It was with a sense of sadness that we laid last week’s newspaper down.
Guelph Township man shot couple on railway tracks
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Festivalitis
It’s official: I’ve exhausted myself from entirely too much local festival and event fun these past few months.
Reflections
Serving out of strength and anointing
Tornado cut swath across Eramosa Township in 1925
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Bye Bye Baby
Congratulations to the staff, board of directors and volunteers of the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games on another awesome event. Eighty years is a community feat. Thanks for letting me join in this year. I had a great volunteer experience.
Reel it in
It takes a bit to pull a fast one on a farmer.
OPINION: Summer connects farmers, politicians from fairs to farm tours
ONTARIO – Summer is a time of long days, local fairs, barbecues, community celebrations — and for Ontario farmers, it’s also prime harvest season for everything from hay and grain crops to fruits and field vegetables.
